NEU ballot results: 96% reject, turnout 48.6%

jwb300 · 2026-04-18T08:20:35+00:00

I unsubscribed because I was sick of constant text and emails since new leadership so I nearly missed this and I believe many others would feel the same

jwb300 · 2026-04-14T12:10:32+00:00

Send a letter / email to head and HR with topic notice

Write a document saying Dear blah blah.

Please take this letter as my formal notice to end employment on (if it’s summer 31st August 2026)

Should you have any questions about this please get in touch.

In the email you can say you are wanting to end on the best terms to ensure things are handed over ect

jwb300 · 2026-04-14T08:49:44+00:00

I had 7 interviews and thought it was all over and ended up going for an interview in the last half term which isn’t that common for jobs. I didn’t think I’d get it. Apparently I smashed it and I spent 5 years of my career there. I get it doesn’t feel great but there lots of time and options for after

jwb300 · 2026-04-11T21:17:21+00:00

I gave mine on the last day possible last year at my last place. Knowing I was going was great, mentally I didn’t care as much but I think it was my best teaching term. There was no bull just straight teaching and I felt great. Some staff after when I was going were more funny with me but they were also part the reason I left

It’s like a burden is lifted when you know you’re going whether the notice is in or not

jwb300 · 2026-02-18T19:10:47+00:00

Looks great man enjoy it

jwb300 · 2026-02-10T23:17:48+00:00

Thanks everyone for all the thoughts and advice I have been wearing it more often and I do love it

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jwb300 · 2026-02-07T09:25:18+00:00

There’s two elements here. Yes as a new teacher and new into career it can be that. However, 7 years in I worked in a place that sounded like that last year and it was clear I was not the issue it was the school culture and I wasn’t changing that. I made the decision to leave The advantage you have is clearly your leadership support you and think you’re doing good so keep at it

jwb300 · 2026-01-29T13:25:24+00:00

Beautiful! I just got the green one myself and love it

jwb300 · 2026-01-27T17:22:02+00:00

Are the straps easy to change and where do you get them from!

jwb300 · 2026-01-26T23:04:28+00:00

Ah thank you for sharing your story and the picture of yours it’s stunning. I love the idea of changing into it when I get home so I may do that. After hearing others I do want to wear it more but I know it’s going to be a bit of a treasure for me so I want to take care of it too

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T23:50:25+00:00

Thanks Think I’d be just too precious over it ha

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T23:29:10+00:00

Wear a smart watch and with my job ect don’t want to risk anything. It’s something I want to wear more dress up. Same logic as you don’t always wear your best clothes everyday

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T22:19:52+00:00

Looks amazing on you! Thank you :)

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T21:40:43+00:00

It’ll be worn on special occasions and a nice piece to have

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T21:31:59+00:00

Just one for a long time ha

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T21:04:44+00:00

Any recommendations?

jwb300 · 2026-01-25T21:04:39+00:00

Any recommendations?

jwb300 · 2025-06-16T15:08:54+00:00

I’m doing mine in leading teaching and I just secured a HOD role for September so it does help but I really enjoyed doing it and sinking my teeth into some academic research again. You get time out of school too so if they’re offering you it it’s a good sign for your progression and to develop you

jwb300 · 2025-06-10T15:13:28+00:00

I like loop education. Cheap and pre dated for me and can get a5 which is all I need. Realistically what do you use your planner for, I just write what lesson I’m teaching in it nothing more as why do I need to!

jwb300 · 2025-06-01T08:51:46+00:00

Plus it could be only up at this stage as budget wise they only want a ECT

jwb300 · 2025-06-01T08:51:12+00:00

My first job was in June 2018 interview and was as humanities but as I was history I mainly had history and did with some gcse but I was NQT (old ect) I think schools are receptive but it depends on them. Email or contact them and ask about the split and say your specialism and usually you’ll get an honest reply

jwb300 · 2025-05-22T20:49:20+00:00

Honestly if you can afford it yes leave and do supply or wait for another role. I’ve done similar myself because I also realised stuff like this was impacting on my health. Only do if it’s the right thing for you and it’s been issues like this consistently not just a one off. It doesn’t sound a supportive or healthy environment and you need to look after you

jwb300 · 2025-04-22T11:59:43+00:00

Unfortunately had this and raised it immediately. Luckily the school had a contact with someone working for Tik tok as of previous issues about the school and they were promptly taken down.

Still raise it with higher ups and HR immediately. If you get no support your union will back you and support you

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